As Buddhsim spread through Asia, the teachings came
to be interpreted in different ways, and distinct practices became
associated with the different "schools" that evolved. Although
the schools found today do reflect unique beliefs and practices,
they all share a xxx with the fundamental teachings of the Buddha
as outlined in the Fundamentals section of DharmaNet's Learning Center.

It is common to see the Buddhist traditions presented as three main
"schools"– Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayan (Tibetan Buddhism).
Although these categories have a useful purpose, they also oversimplify
the distinctions between traditions and obscure the connections between
all the traditions. With that caveat in mind, we present an introductiom
to Buddhist traditions using this formula.